Our Favourite Egg Recipes (2024)

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There's nothing more versatile than a box of eggs. Not just for breakfast, you can use eggs for pretty much any meal in the day, whether it's brunch, lunch, dinner or snacktime, you can make everything from Egg-In-A-Hole Burgers to Avocado Egg Boats and BLT Egglets. The list of egg recipes goes on and on! Often, they make up the base for many recipes including pancakes and waffles, but they're also great on their own (hello Cloud Eggs). Stuck for some egg-spiration? We've got 34 super-simple egg recipes for you to try next time you're craving something eggy and delicious.

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Hard Boiled Eggs

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Nothing beats a perfectly boiled egg, but short of sacrificing an egg and cracking it open, it can be difficult to know when that egg is perfectly cooked. Rest assured, we have a few tricks to get you that perfectly soft- or hard-boiled texture you're after. And once you've mastered your hard boiled egg, you'll be well on your way!

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Breakfast Muffins

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We love a breakfast muffin, and this recipe is in homage to everyone's favourite fast-food breakfast. You can use your favourite sausagemeat here, Cumberland or Lincolnshire sausages would work well. If you’re feeling extra indulgent you could add some crispy bacon too!

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Pesto Eggs

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Perfectly fried eggs, a couple of tablespoons of pesto, and who knew the flavour sensation you'd be signing up for!

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Avocado Egg Boats

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Stuffed avocados are our favourite way to eat the power fruit. It's creamy texture pairs perfectly with a just set egg and crispy bacon. It's a power breakfast move or healthy snack that will keep you moving!

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BLT Egglets

Here at Delish, we love a good healthy snack. These egglets are great because they can be assembled quickly in the morning for a protein-packed, post-lunch snack! It's like a BLT and bunless egg breakfast sandwich all in one, and we are here for it. 🙌

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Bacon Weave Breakfast Tacos

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Nothing kickstarts your day like a high protein, low carb breakfast! We looove whipping up our Bacon Weave Breakfast Sandwiches for a high-energy day, and this taco variation mixes it up in the best way possible.

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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Roll-Ups

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A new way to do low carb breakfast.

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Breakfast Stuffed Portobellos

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Stuffed mushrooms have never failed us and this breakfast version is no exception. An easy low-carb breakfast that is filled with garlicky tomatoes and spinach, eggs, and cheese. It's just the thing to get us out of bed in the morning.

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Bunless Bacon, Egg & Cheese

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Using the egg for the bun on this classic breakfast sandwich is a true genius move. We loaded ours up with bacon, cheddar, and avocado but go for some of your favourite fillings! Sausage and gruyère would be killer too!

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Cloud Eggs

We love a good egg recipe, but cloud eggs were the internet trend that changed our breakfast routine forever. Think actual clouds of heaven topped with a runny yolk. They are so fun to make and everyone will think they are the cutest things. Your brunch has never been more Instagrammable.

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Devilled Eggs

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Nothing says co*cktail party like some classic devilled eggs! They're a buffet table staple, especially for Easter brunch, but we love making them all year-round.

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Egg-In-A-Hole Burgers

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You've heard of egg-in-a-whole toast before, but this is a whole new level. It instantly becomes the most Instagrammable dinner.

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Egg Salad

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It's good to have a classic egg salad recipe up your sleeve. It's the perfect no-fuss dinner or easy to transport lunch. You can get creative with mix-ins and seasonings, but this recipe is the perfect base for all your egg salad creations.

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Frittata

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There's no limit to what you can add to a frittata. It's a versatile dish that can handle most things you throw at it. Whether you're home late and hungry, putting together brunch (or lunch!) in a pinch or trying to get creative with your leftovers, frittata's got your back.

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Cheesy Breakfast Boat

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This bread is stuffed with a full breakfast and it's absolutely everything you want. The extra bread is perfect for dipping in the eggs and such a fun way to share breakfast.

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Eggs Benedict Bake

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Always order eggs benny when out to brunch? Recreate the fave at home with this one-pan dish.

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Fried Egg

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There are few things more beautiful in this world than a perfectly cooked fried egg.

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Instant Pot Hash

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Potato hash is one of our favourite ways to feed a hungry brunch crowd. This version gets some delicious smokey flavour from the bacon, but if you're not a fan, sausage would be delicious too!

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Keto Egg Salad

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Classic egg salad is usually keto-friendly as it is. But because fat=good, we added an extra creamy, but healthy element: avocado! The whole thing tastes nice and fresh but trust us, it'll really fill you up.

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Our Favourite Egg Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Does 2 large eggs equal 1 extra large egg? ›

Two large eggs: If your recipe requires two large eggs, you can substitute two eggs of either medium, extra-large or jumbo size. The only amount adjustment necessary is if you have small eggs instead, in which case, you should use three.

What are 2 rules to remember when cooking eggs? ›

If you apply too much direct heat, the egg will overcook, causing the sauce to break and curdle. Over-boiling an egg is another common mistake. Going a few minutes too long will draw out the iron and sulfur, turning the yolk into a nasty grey color with a green ring.

What vegetables go good in scrambled eggs? ›

Many vegetables complement eggs well, including spinach, bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, and avocado. These can be added to an omelet or frittata, scrambled with eggs, or served as a side dish with a fried or poached egg on top.

What happens if I use extra large eggs instead of large? ›

Using a different size, without making an adjustment, will affect texture, flavor balance, consistency, and in most cases will give an unsatisfactory result.

Can I use 2 extra large eggs instead of 3 large eggs? ›

So, if you're like Ina and prefer extra-large eggs (or that's all that's in your grocery store) you'd need to use about 2 2/3 extra-large eggs in a recipe that calls for three large eggs — six ounces of egg total.

What is a fried egg with a broken yolk called? ›

Over hard or over well. Cooked on both sides all the way through, with the yolk broken (immediately after the egg is cracked). Sunny-side up. Cooked on one side only, until the egg white is set, but the yolk remains liquid.

What is a hard fried egg called? ›

Sunny side up: The egg is fried with the yolk up and is not flipped. Over easy: The egg is flipped and the yolk is still runny. Over medium: The egg is flipped and the yolk is only slightly runny. Over well: The egg is flipped and the yolk is cooked hard.

What not to do when cooking eggs? ›

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Eggs
  1. Seasoning the water when making poached eggs. ...
  2. Using high heat. ...
  3. Using the wrong pan. ...
  4. Cracking on the side of the pan or bowl. ...
  5. Not whisking enough. ...
  6. Cracking the eggs directly into the water when making poached eggs. ...
  7. Adding eggs to a cold pan.

What's the perfect time to cook an egg? ›

How long to boil an egg
  • 5 minutes: set white and runny yolk – just right for dipping into.
  • 6 minutes: liquid yolk – a little less oozy.
  • 7 minutes: almost set – deliciously sticky.
  • 8 minutes: softly set – this is what you want to make Scotch eggs.
  • 10 minutes: the classic hard-boiled egg – mashable but not dry and chalky.

Are fried eggs healthy? ›

Research has shown that when eggs are baked for 40 minutes, they may lose up to 61% of their vitamin D, compared to up to 18% when they're fried or boiled for a shorter period of time ( 11 ). However, even though cooking eggs reduces these nutrients, eggs are still a very rich source of vitamins and antioxidants ( 5 ).

How do you order eggs at a restaurant? ›

A Dozen Ways To Order Up Your Eggs
  1. Scrambled. Ah, yes, just like my brain on drugs. ...
  2. Sunny Side Up. Like two delicious little eyeballs. ...
  3. Over Easy. Flipped over, still runny. ...
  4. Hard Boiled. Firm all the way through! ...
  5. Soft Boiled. It's got a gooey center, just like you! ...
  6. Poached. True mastery. ...
  7. Benedict. ...
  8. Scotch.

What does Gordon Ramsay add to scrambled eggs? ›

Ingredients
  1. 6 cold eggs.
  2. 15g butter.
  3. Salt and pepper.
  4. Crème fraîche.
  5. Chives.

What does adding milk to scrambled eggs do? ›

You can stop if you are in the habit of adding milk or cream while whisking eggs—now. Milk won't make eggs creamier, fluffier, or stretch the dish out. The milk dilutes the eggs' flavor, making them rubbery, colorless, and similar to what you would find at a school cafeteria.

How many large eggs makes one extra large egg? ›

I can give you some recipes that usually call for two eggs, but you could also use one extra-large egg instead. Generally, two large eggs would roughly equal one extra-large egg, though it may vary slightly in specific recipes.

How many large eggs substitute for extra large eggs? ›

3 large eggs are equivalent to: 3 medium eggs, 3 extra-large eggs, 2 jumbo eggs. 4 large eggs are equivalent to: 5 medium eggs, 4 extra-large eggs, 3 jumbo eggs.

How many extra large eggs equal 2 eggs? ›

Egg Size Equivalents - Small to Jumbo
Number of Large Eggs:12
Small Eggs13
Medium Eggs12
Large Eggs12
Extra Large Eggs12
1 more row
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What is the ratio of large eggs to extra large eggs? ›

One dozen of large eggs is 27 oz; 1 dozen of extra large or jumbo eggs is approximately 33 Oz. Therefore, the ratio of extra large to large eggs would be approximately 3 1/2 eggs to three eggs.

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